Joseph Morgan Scales

Joseph D. Scales (87), of Coeur d’ Alene, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. He was born October 18, 1923 in Miami, Florida to Robert W. & Marion G. (Edwards) Scales. Joseph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rita A. (O’Keefe) Scales. He is also survived by his son Denny J. Scales of Fostoria, OH, two grandchildren, Randy, who is stationed in the military in Mountain Home, ID, and his granddaughter, Anna, who lives in Spokane, WA. He also has 2 great grandsons, John Paul III and David. Joseph is preceded in death by his son, Jack, who passed in 1995, 2 grandsons, John & Ryan, and a brother, Robert. Joseph was a very dedicated and decorated veteran in the military. After spending some time in the US Coast Guard, Joseph joined the Air Force and was a Chief Master Sargent with McArthurs 7th Amphibious Forces. He was at Cape Gloucester, New Guinnea and the Phillipines from 1943-1945. Served 28 years in the military and earned the bronze star and was in 14 invasions. After retiring from the Air Force in 1970, Joseph and Rita traveled for 2 years and then settled in Coeur d’ Alene. He will be missed by those who knew him and loved by those he served. A private family internment will be Saturday, July 30th, 2011, at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls. Bell Tower Funeral Home in Post Falls is in care of the arrangements. Please visit Joseph’s online memorial page @ www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.